Definitions

similarity

[sim-uh-lar-i-tee] / ˌsɪm əˈlær ɪ ti /

NOUN

likeness, correspondence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affinity analogy closeness coincidence comparison connection correlation harmony kinship parallel relationship resemblance sameness

STRONG

agreement alikeness approximation association collation community comparability concordance concurrence conformity congruence congruity homogeneity identity interrelation look-alike parallelism parity proportion reciprocity relation semblance simile similitude synonymity

WEAK

dead ringer likes of peas in a pod two of a kind

Antonyms

STRONGEST

clash difference disagreement disconnection dissimilarity divergence imbalance

STRONG

opposition

WEAK

unlikeness

Example Sentences

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They share a facial similarity that in certain closeups seems purposely accentuated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Last week Vance even joked about the similarity himself, when asked about reports that Trump has been polling within the Republican party on whether they prefer Vance or Rubio.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

What jumps out with Fernandes is the similarity in the assists he has made.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

“I see that similarity in basketball. It’s always pulled me knowing you have to be good at everything instead of one particular skill.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

Kainene laughed and Olanna laughed and slapped her arm; Richard saw the similarity in the curve of their lips, in the shape of their slightly larger front teeth.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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